Soon the excitement of all the holiday celebrations will be over and the winter doldrums will be setting in, leaving us yearning for a warm weather getaway. That’s the perfect time to treat yourself to some post-holiday pampering at the Hacienda Vista Real resort. Located in the heart of the Mayan Riviera, in the private golf course development of Playacar, the beautiful resort is a vacation paradise like no other.

All of the 77 luxurious villa accommodations come with fully equipped kitchens, Jacuzzi, central air conditioning and incomparable views of its signature golf course. The studio, one- and two-bedroom villas are finely furnished in a decor that combines wood, marble and granite to create an irresistible atmosphere of tranquility and comfort. This is the ideal retreat for enjoying some poolside lounging, rounds of golf, and relaxing treatments at the Spa. The resort has its own private Beach Club and offers complimentary transportation to the beach, as well as access to the Golf Club.

Guests have a variety of onsite dining options including its Main Restaurant which offers a Mexican-American fusion menu; Jazmin for dishes with Asian flavors. For poolside dining there is the Iguana Grill and the Pool Bar for delicious cocktails and a more casual menu. Also located on the pool level is The Deli, offering a large variety of made-to-order delicatessen-style sandwiches, salads, gourmet pizzas and delicious desserts.

For those who want to explore the area, a five minute walk will take you to the pier where ferries depart every hour to the island of Cozumel, and all the marvels of the Yucatan and the Riviera Maya such as Chichen Itza, Uxmal, Mayapán, Tulum, San Francisco de Campeche, Merida, and much more are easily accessible via the Cancun-Tulum Federal highway. Hacienda Vista Real is located in the small town of Playa del Carmen, approximately 56 kms South of the International Airport of Cancun, just off the highway of Cancun – Tulum in the Riviera Maya and 21 kms to the west of the Cozumel Island in the state of Quintana Roo.

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Designed with a Viennese theme in the style of a European city hotel and situated in the heart of Osaka, the Hotel Monterey Osaka offers guests an elegant and convenient location whether they are in town for business or leisure.

The hotel’s 194 guestrooms and facilities are equally elegant, featuring European-style decor and offering the best in convenience and technology with complimentary high-speed Internet access, satellite and pay per view movies, refrigerator and complimentary newspaper. For dining, the hotel offers Japanese and French restaurants, as well as a café. The hotel also offers business services and 24 different types of function rooms, able to accommodate up to 650 people for meetings, banquets and exhibits.

The hotel has a great location, just a five-minute walk to the JR Osaka station, from which you can take a train to practically anywhere in Japan. There is also access to 3 different subway stations. The convenient location makes it very easy to explore popular Osaka sites including the Osaka Castle, Osaka Aquarium, Sumiyoshi Taisha, Hep Five, the Tempozan Harbor Village Ferris Wheel, Umeda Sky Building, Tenno-ji (Oldest Temple in Japan), Suntory Museum and Dotonbori (Restaurants, Theaters, Nightclubs).  The beautiful and historical cities of Kyoto, Kobe and Nara are a quick train ride away.

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Radio City and the iconic Rockettes, the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, and the holiday windows along Fifth Avenue–these are some of the things that make being in New York City at Christmastime truly magical and the Radio City Suites puts you right in the heart of it all.

Considered one of New York City’s best kept secrets, the 113 guest accommodations at the Radio City Suites are in fact composed of studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments. Located in one of the most desirable locations in Manhattan, but with surprisingly affordable rates, all the apartments are decorated in a contemporary style and feature the comforts of a full kitchen, complimentary Wi-Fi, daily maid service, concierge service, 24-front desk and all the amenities you would find at an upscale hotel.

Radio City Suites is located just off the Avenue of the Americas, in the middle of world-famous Rockefeller Center. From the hotel it’s a short walking distance to St. Patricks Cathedral, Carnegie Hall, 5th Avenue, Times Square, Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Plaza, Fifth Avenue, Saks Fifth Avenue, FAO Schwartz and Central Park for strolling, ice-skating, and horse-drawn carriage rides. The Empire State Building, Macy’s, Madison Square Garden and Lincoln Center are just a short cab or subway ride away.

Experience the magic of Christmastime in New York City at the Radio City Suites.

Amarillo Fun Facts…

• Amarillo is also known as “The Yellow Rose of Texas” (as the city takes its name from the Spanish word for yellow.)
• Its Palo Duro Canyon State Park is the United States’ second largest canyon system, after the Grand Canyon.
• The Amarillo airport has the 3rd largest runway in the world and is designated as an alternate landing site for the space shuttle.

From outdoor activities to western heritage to a flourishing arts scene, who knew there was so much to do in Amarillo? Amarillo offers something for visitors of all ages; for the outdoor enthusiast, the arts connoisseur and the history buff alike.  Not to mention the city’s numerous events and attractions honoring cowboy and Texas culture.

The best place to stay in town is the Ambassador Hotel–voted Amarillo’s best hotel for nine consecutive years. The Ambassador is the embodiment of Texas hospitality, offering guests superior accommodations and extraordinary service without equal in Amarillo.  Each of the 265 spacious guestrooms and suites have an unwavering focus on comfort and feature all of the modern amenities, including complimentary high-speed Internet access. Guests also enjoy complimentary hot breakfast daily. The Cattle Baron Concierge Level offers additional amenities including keyed elevator access, extra concierge attention, and a private lounge featuring a deluxe Continental breakfast and complimentary evening cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.

Hotel facilities include a heated indoor pool and whirlpool, two restaurants, a newly expanded fitness center, and gift shop.  The Ambassador provides complimentary transportation to the Sensei Med Spa, located nearby, as well as complimentary shuttle service to the airport.

For business needs the Ambassador Hotel offers two business centers, 8,500 square feet of meeting space, complete catering services, and a staff of meeting coordinators to help plan events of all sizes.

Art Walk is the Ambassador Hotel’s tribute to the heritage and spirit that make this part of Texas so special. The collection of Texas memorabilia and Western art includes items from historical Texas cattle brands to many original works by well-known local artists.

The Ambassador offers easy access to Amarillo’s top attractions, including Palo Duro Canyon, the Panhandle Plains Historical Museum, Wonderland Amusement Park, the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum, the Kwahadi Museum of the American Indian, and historic Route 66. The city is also home to professional ballet, opera, symphony and theater companies.

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